Tuesday, August 12, 2008

I'm so excited to share this talented artist's work with you. After a fifteen year hiatus, Linda has decided to get back to into painting, & I for one is so happy she has! To quote her own words:

"I find myself drawn to the most humble and mundane objects - things that typically go unnoticed & unworthy of a second thought. In doing so, I try to elevate the significance of pedestrian items with dramatic light & shadows reminiscent of the chiariscuro effect captured by the masters. One will also discover tongue-in-cheek wit in some compositions."

As I dislike birds being caged, I find the first photo particularly poignant, but at the same time uplifting & very beautiful. I hope this post will evoke responses from everyone, I'm so interested to hear your thoughts on Linda's work.

These paintings are beautiful. You can almost hear the rustle of those paper bags and the feathers look real enough to touch. I like to see birds free too Millie. I struggled in some of the Asian markets I have visited to see so many beautiful birds in cages. Clare

I love Featherweight and Firstborn. And had to look twice because I thought they were photographs at first. They definitely have an old world feel. This is my first visit. Your blog is lovely.Lisa & Alfie

My goodness what a pleasant surprise! I've just found out about your highlight of my art work. I have written you a letter explaining the meaning of the birdcage painting and some other stuff but we're having some computer questions on our home computer.. so this will follow. I'm on a work computer now. We're preparing for a rough weekend of hurricane weather here in Texas. Besides the compliment your website is wonderful. Til later... Your new friend..Linda Shobe

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